NeAnN SALE NUMBER I'712 
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ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH 


PAINTINGS 


FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF 


MR. GREGORY NYCANDER 


MR. VICTOR KOCH 


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JESSE A. WASSERMAN 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


ae THE LATE 


POROTHEA A. WOLFF 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


AND OTHER PRIVATE OWNERS 


TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION 
MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS 
FEBRUARY NINETEENTH, TWENTIETH 
AT EIGHT~FIFTEEN 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Present] 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 
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SALE NUMBER I712 


ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH 


PAINTINGS 


FROM THE COLLECTIONS OF 


MR. GREGORY NYCANDER 


OF GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN 


Mix VICTOR KOCH 


OF LONDON, ENGLAND 


ES ASE 


JESSE A. WASSERMAN 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


THE SLATE 


DOROTHEA A. WOLFF 


OF NEW YORK CITY 


AND OTHER PRIVATE OWNERS 


TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION 
MONDAY AND TUESDAY EVENINGS 
FEBRUARY NINETEENTH, TWENTIETH 
AT EIGHT~FIFTEEN 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 
[MITCHELL KENNERLEY, Presipenr] 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 


1923 


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CONDITIONS OF SALE 


ALL BIDS TO BE PER LOT AS NUMBERED IN THE CATALOGUE. 


The highest bidder to be the buyer. In all cases of disputed bids the decision 
of the Auctioneer shall be final. 


Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make such cash payments on 
account as may be required, in default of which the lots purchased shall be 
resold immediately. 


Purchases to be removed at the buyer’s expense and risk within twenty-four 
hours from the conclusion of the sale, and the remainder of the purchase money 
to be paid on or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will not be responsible for any loss or damage whatever, but the 
lot or lots will be left at the sole risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage 
charges. 


All lots will be placed on public exhibition before the date of sale, for examina- 
tion by intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will 
not be responsible for the correctness of the description, authenticity, genuine- 
ness, or for any defect or fault in or concerning any lot, and make no warranty 
whatever, but will sell each lot exactly as it is, WI1rHOUT RECOURSE. 


If accounts are not paid and purchases removed within twenty-four hours of the 
conclusion of the sale, or, in the case of absent buyers, when bills are rendered, 
any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, and The Anderson Gal- 
leries, Incorporated, reserve the right to resell the lot or lots by either private 
or public sale, without further notice, and if any deficiency arises from such 
resale it shall be made good by the defaulter, together with all expenses in- 
curred. This condition shall be without prejudice to the right of this Com- 
pany to enforce the sale contract and collect the amount due without such 
resale, at its own option. 


The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every facility for the employ- 
ment of carriers and packers by the purchasers, but will not be responsible 
for any damage arising from the acts of such carriers and packers. 


The Anderson Galleries make no charge for executing orders for their cus- 
tomers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest price permitted 
by other bids. 


THE ANDERSON GALLERIES, INC. 
PARK AVENUE AND FIFTY-NINTH STREET, NEW YORK 


TELEPHONE PLAZA 9356 SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. FREDERICK A. CHAPMAN 


LIST OF ARTISTS 


ASSELYN, J. 
BAKHUYSEN, L. 

BARKER OF BATH, T. 
BASSANO (DA PONTE) 
BASSANO (L. DA PONTE) 
BECKER, C. L. 

BEERT, O. 

BEGA, C. 

BENLDGIURE Y GIL, J. 
BONHEUR, R. 

BOUT AND BOUDEWYNS 
BRAKENBURG, R. 
BRANDT, O. 
BREKELENKAM, Q. 
BREUGHEL, P. (MANNER OF) 
CAMPHAUSEN, W. 
CANALETTO (SCHOOL OF) 
CARLSEN, E. 

CARRACCI (SCHOOL OF) 
CARRIERE-BELLEUSE, P. 
CASANOVA Y ESTORACH, A. 
CATTIEL 

CHARLEMONT, E. 
CORDIGIANI 

BOROT. J.B: C. 

COROT (ATT. TO) 
COURBET, G. 

COURTOIS, J. (IL BOURGUIGNON) 
Mayr. s. G. 

DAUBIGNY, C. F. 

DAVIES, A. B. 

DE FLIEGER, S. 

DE JONGHE, J. M. 

DE LAIRESSE, G. 

DE MOMPERS, J. 

DENNER, B. 

DE PATINIR, J. 

DE ROY, J. B. 

DE WET, J. 

DE WET, J. (THE YOUNGER)) 
DIAZ DE LA PENA, N. V. 
DOU, G. 

DUBOIS, G. 

DU JARDIN, K. 

DUPRE, J. 

DUTCH SCHOOL 
DUVERGER, T. E. 

EATON, C. W. 

EBERT, A. 

ENGLISH SCHOOL 

EPP, R. 


PAINTING NO. 
168 

128 

19 

170 

90, 92 

71 

169 

104, 

62 


54 

Loo ala t 
133 

55 

41, 42, 43 
132 

157 

176 

131 

108 

126 

110, 111 
161 


35 

68, 69 
26, 70, 97 
75 


PAINTING NO. 


EXIMENO, J. 135 
FLORENTINE SCHOOL 142 
FOSTER, B. 56 
FRANK, F. (FRANKEN) 139 
FRENCH SCHOOL 4, 5, 6, 38 
FROMENTIN, E. 57 
GAUTHIER, E. 73 
GELLING, O. 4 
GERMAN SCHOOL 95 
HAGBORG, A. 714 
HALS, D. 136 
HALS, H. F. 143 
HALS, R. F. 141 
HART, J. M. 37 
HOBBEMA (AFTER) 140 
HUTCHENS, F. T. 2 
INNESS, G. 58 
IRVING, J. B. 7 
ISA BEY, Ketan: 36 
ISSELSTEYN, A. 94. 
ITALIAN SCHOOL 137, 174, 175 
JACOBZ, J. (SACOBSEN) 154 
KENSETT, J. F. 16 
KRAMER, B. X. 39 
KRUSEMAN, C. 83 
KUWASSEGG, G. 20, 21 
LABILLE-GUIARD, MME. (ATTRIBUTED TO) 7 
LAFONTAINE, P. 102 
LAWRENCE, SIR T. (SCHOOL OF) 67 
LEIGH, W. R. 29 
LE NAIN, M. 162, 163, 164, 165, 166 
LONGHI, P. 112 
MICHEL, G. 40, 44 
MILLAR, A. T. 23 
MISCELLANEOUS 1 
MOLENARR, K. 113 
MOSLER, H. 66 
NEUHUYS, A. 45 
NEUHUYS, F. A. 9 
PEETERS, B. 145, 178 
PEGOT, B. 82 
POT, H. 124 
PYNACKER, A. 101 
RANGER, H. W. AT 
REMBRANDT SCHOOI, 119 
2ENOUF, E. 10 
RICHET, L. 24 
ROBERT, H. 64 
ROSEN, M. 81 
ROUSSEAU, T. P. E. 46, 48 
SAFTLEVEN, C. 114 


SCHEFFER, A. 3 


PAINTING NO. 


SCHREYER, A. 60, 63 
SCHULZ, A. 11 
SEIGNAG, P. 12 
SHITZ,.J. 25 
SHEE, M. A. 65 
SIGNORELLI, L. 116 
SIMONS, M. 130 
SMITH, H. P. 28 
SORGH, H. M. 115 
SOUZA-PINTO, J. J. 49 
SPANISH SCHOOL 103 
STEEN, J. 117 
‘BATT, CAF, 8 
TAMBURINI, A. 13 
TENIERS, D. (THE YOUNGER) 85 
TENIERS, D. (ATTRIBUTED TO) 146 
THAULOW (MANNER OF) 78 
TILTON, JR. 79 
UNKNOWN 81, 1538, 167, 171, 172 
VALLEE, E. M. 14 
VAN CRAESBEECK, J. 105 
VAN CROOS, A. J. 118 
VAN DER LEEUW, P. 93 
VAN DER NEER, A. (MANNER OF) 177 
VAN DER SMISSEN, D. 147 
VAN DER STOFFE, J. J. 86, 149 
VAN DER VENNE, A. P. 87, 148, 150 
VAN DER VUCHT, J. 120, 151 
VAN DIEST, Ww. 109 
VAN DYCK, A. 121 
VAN HEEMSKERCK, EF. 122 
VAN HEEMSKERCK, E. (THE YOUNGER) 106 
VAN HOOGSTRATEN, S. 138 
VAN HUCHTENBURGH, J. 152, 160 
VAN OSTADE, I. 129 
VAN SLUYS, T. 29 
VAN STEENWYCK, H. 123 
VERNET, J. C. (AFTER) 172 
VIDAL, E. 30 
VOLUZ, F. J. 50 
VROOMAN, N. 144 
WEENIKX, J. B. 156 
WIEGAND, G. : 31 
WIERUSZ-KOWALSKI, A. : 32 
WILLAERTS, A. 158 
WIMMER, C. 76 
WOUWERMAN, P. (SCHOOL OF) 98 


ZELOTI | 100 


SALE 


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MONDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY NINETEENTH, AT 8:15 


FIRST SESSION 


NUMBERS 1-83 


MISCELLANEOUS 


(a) MONK WITH GEESE 

After Tamburini. 

Canvas. Height, 1734 inches; width, 1014 inches. 
(b) INTERIOR WITH FIGURES 

Dutch, 17th century. 

Panel. Height, 10 inches; width, 13 inches. 

(c) NYMPHS AND SATYR 


After Bougereau, on photograph. 


Height, 8 inches; width, 6 inches. 
(3) 


F. T. HUTCHENS 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


THE MEADOW STREAM 
Grassy and flowery bank at the left, bushes at the right, tree- 


groups in the middle distance, all in nice reflection ; in the brook; 
grey and silvery sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower lett. Height, 16 inches; width, 10 
wnches. 


ARY SCHEFFER 
FRENCH, 1795-1858 


MALE CHARACTER STUDY 
Bust, at full front, of a bald-headed man with br own beard, in 


simple shirt, his right hand supporting his chin, neutral back- 
ground. | 


Canvas. Height, 26 inches; width, 22 inches. 


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FRENCH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


(a) PORTRAIT OF A LADY 

Bust, head and shoulders to the front, grey powdered hair with 
lace headdress, in low cut pink bodice with lace insertion, neutral 
background. 


Pastel. Oval, height, 20 inches; width, 1614 inches. 


OLAF GELLING 


CONTEMPORARY SWEDISH 


(b) AN ELK IN A WOOD 

A fine specimen with large palmate antlers faces the spectator 
as he stands behind a bank of boulders and underbrush; groves 
of pines at the right and left, wooded distance, warm-tinted sky. 


Gouache. Signed and dated 1922 at lower left. Height, 20 
inches; width, 24 inches. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


FRENCH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


(a) PORTRAIT OF A LADY 
Bust, head turned toward the spectator, shoulders to the right, 
low-cut corsage, blue scarf over shoulders; neutral background. 


Pastel. Height, 20 inches; width, 1514 inches. 


FRENCH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


(b) PORTRAIT OF A LADY 

Bust, head to the front, shoulders to the left, high powdaes 
coiffe with blue ribbon, in low-cut, pale pink bodice, with orange 
drapery, neutral background. 


Pastel. Height, 20 inches; width, 1544 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


2 


FRENCH SCHOOL 


19TH CENTURY 


OeecomwoRATT STUDY 
Bust, facing toward the right, of a middle-aged, bearded man, 
head bowed, attired in dark overcoat: light cream-colored back- 
ground. 


Canvas. Height, 181% inches; width, 1214 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


J. BEAUFAIN IRVING, N. A. 
AMERICAN, 1826-1877 


7 THE TROUBADOUR 
Standing presentation of a cavalier in 16th century costume 


playing a mandolin; rich interior. 


Panel. Signed and dated 1874 at lower right. Height, 8 inches; 
width, 614 inches. 


ERE UR He DATIR EN, Av 
AMERICAN, 1819-1905 


8 RUFFED GROUSE CHICKENS 
Six fluffy, brown chicks, of which two are interested in a bug in 
the foreground; high grasses at right and left, hazy distance; 
glimpse of cream-colored sky. 


Academy board. Signed with initials and dated 1857 at lower 
left, also inscribed on the back. Height, 10 inches; width, 14 
wnches. 


Bea NEVHUYS 


puTcH, 19TH CENTURY 


9 A WELCOME VISITOR 
An elderly woman carrying a stick is visiting a mother and chil- 
dren, one of whom at once interests himself in the newcomer’s 
purse; a little girl is seen at the open door at the left; humble 
interior, 16th century costumes. 


Panel. Signed and dated 1871 at lower right. Height, 634 inches; 
width, 834 inches. 


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11 


13 


EK. RENOUF 


CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


LANDSCAPE 

Towering poplars beside a pool in the foreground, grassy meadow 
at middle distance, with glimpse of a house; creamy sky with 
warm cloud effect. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 32 inches; width, 21 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


ADRIEN SCHULZ 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


FOREST INTERIOR 
A wagon road passes through a wood of stately beech trees 
clothed in autumn foliage; a woman is seen in the foreground. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 20 inches; width, 26 inches. 


PAUL SEIGNAC 
FRENCH, 1826-1904 


WASHERWOMEN OF ECOUEN 

A large number of laundresses, young and old, are seen at the 
edge of the basin in the various acts of cleansing their linen, 
while two of the younger ones are discussing their differences 


with a new arrival in the foreground. 


Panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 14 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


ANTONIO TAMBURINI 
ITALIAN, 1843-1876 


THE NEWS OF THE DAY 

Half-length of a priest, seated, facing the left, absorbed in the 
daily paper; attired in deep plum-colored gown and scull cap, 
neutral background. 


Canvas. Signed at upper left. Height, 91% imches; width, 734 
inches. . | 
(From the Oliver Hoyt Sale) 


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E. MAX VALLEE 


CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


THE GOOSE WOMAN 

A green meadow with a woman sitting on the sward looking 
after a number of geese; a path traverses the foreground, lead- 
ing to the brow of a hill, where a mill is seen in dark relief from 
a sky of a rich grey with touches of blue. 

Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches;. width, 
1714 inches. 


CORDIGIANI 


CONTEMPORARY ITALIAN 


PORTRAIT OF AN ENGLISH GIRL 

Bust, head and shoulders to the front, leaning forward, eyes 
directed toward the spectator, dark brown hair; attired in pale 
blue, low-cut bodice with lace insertion; deep neutral back- 


ground. 


Canvas. Height, 2414 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


JOHN F. KENSETT, N.A. 
AMERICAN, 1818-1872 
LANDSCAPE 
A fine tree group rising from a brown ledge in the foreground, 


panoramic hazy distance, with pale blue sky. 


Canvas. Signed with initials at lower right. Height, 20 inches; 
width, 24 inches. 


ROSA BONHEUR 
FRENCH, 1822-1899 


BULL LYING DOWN 

A fine specimen of the bovine family, largely white, with two 
black spots, is facing the right; brown background. Sketch. 
Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 13 inches; width, 1914 
inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 
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19 


20 


21 


ATTRIBUTED TO COROT 
FRENCH, 1796-1875 


TOLL BRIDGE 
Rocky brown expanse of open country with a castellated toll 
bridge built over a stream in the foreground; blue sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 12 inches; width, 161% 
inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


THOMAS BARKER OF BATH 
ENGLISH, 1769-1847 


THE YOUNG GLEANER 

A country girl in simple attire is seated at a well, with a brown 
jug at her side, holding her apron full of wheat as she looks 
at the spectator; thicket at the left, blue and cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Height, 16 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


G. KUWASSEGG 


AUSTRIAN, 19TH CENTURY 


AFTER SUNSET 

A house with sheds at the left, towering trees at the centre, also 
at the left and right distance, a path with a woman and a boy 
in the foreground; sky with cumulus clouds tinged with the last 
rays of the sun. 


Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, '7 inches; width, 9 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


G. KUWASSEGG 
AUSTRIAN, 19TH CENTURY 
COUNTRY VILLAGE 
Stream in the foreground, houses and fine tree groups about, 


with church spire at the left distance; animated with figures all 
charmingly detailed; blue sky with slight cloud effect. 


Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 7 inches; width, 9 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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23 


24 


25 


WILLIAM R. LEIGH 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


INDIAN SCENE 
A Taos Indian girl, nude to the waist, with a rich crimson cloth 
wound about her loins, is seated in the sandy desert coaxing a 
small fire to boil her pot; adobe hut at right distance, flat table 
land with blue sky. 


Academy board. Signed at lower left. Height, 9 inches; width, 
11 inches. 


ADDISON T. MILLAR 
AMERICAN, 1860-1915 


THE MOSQUE OF THE GREEN DOOR 
An Arab in red attire mounted on a brown horse and in charge 
of a white one attends at the entrance to the mosque, which is 
adorned with a beautiful Moorish doorway; figures about, a 
glimpse of a dark blue sky at the upper left. 


Panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 8 inches; width, 10 inches. 


LEON RICHET 
FRENCH, 1847-1907 
FARMHOUSE 
A pool in the foreground, typical French thatched abode at the 
right and a shed at the left, fowl about; a woman is seen in the 
distance; silvery and grey clouds in a blue sky. 


Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 15 inches; width, 214% 
inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


J. SEITZ 
GERMAN, 19TH CENTURY 


INTERIOR WITH FIGURE 

An old woman is seated near a hearth in the company of two 
cats; a basket of greens, copper jug, bird cage, etc., all ren- 
dered with great fidelity, are seen about the humble abode. 


Cradled panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 10 inches; width, 
1414 wches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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ENGLISH SCHOOL 


LATE 18TH CENTURY 


26 WEST INDIES PLANTATION SCENE 


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29 


A gathering of colored folk in light tropical attire, some danc- 
ing to the music produced by a couple of dusky fiddlers at the 
left, while others are partaking of refreshments at the right. 


Canvas. Height, 19 inches; width, 2514, inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


ATTRIBUTED TO MME. LABILLE-GUIARD 
FRENCH, 1749-1803 


HEAD OF A GIRL 
Bust, slightly to the right, eyes directed toward the spectator, 
blond type, attired in low-cut, pale wine-colored bodice with lace 


insertion ; light neutral background. 


Cradled panel. Height, 914 inches; width, 734 imches. 


HENRY PEMBER SMITH 
AMERICAN, 1854-1907 


LANDSCAPE 

A lake with figure in a punt at the right, grassy bank with a 
path and ducks at the left, fine groups of trees, slope beyond 
with a red barn indicated among the rich foliage; pale blue sky 
with cloud effects. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches; width, 
16 inches. 


THEODORE VAN SLUYS 


BELGIAN, 19TH CENTURY 


THE SHEEPFOLD 

Several fine ewes and lambs are about in the straw in the fore- 
ground, while a number of hens and a cock in rich plumage add 
acceptable color notes at the right and left. 


Canvas. Signed at upper right, also inscription on the back. 
Height, 16 inches; width, 2314 inches. 


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EUGENE VIDAL 


CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


30 SPRING IDYLL 


31 


32 


Half-length presentment of a maiden facing the spectator, a 
diaphanous drapery held about her head, in tea-colored, flowered 
bodice; branches of blossoms in nice design across a background 


of cloud effects in opalescent tints. 


Canvas. Height, 1214 inches; width, 9 inches. 


GUSTAVE WIEGAND 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


THE RISING SUN 

Brown rolling country, with pine growths in the fore and middle 
ground, grey blue hills at the horizon, with the dise of the sun 
shedding an orange glow as it bursts through the morning mists 
of a pale emerald sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 24 inches; width, 28 
mches. 


A. WIERUSZ-KOWALSKI 


CONTEMPORARY POLISH 


GENTLEMAN HUNTER 

With powdered wig, in vermilion jacket, tan breeches and black 
boots, mounted on a prancing white horse, crossing a clearing 
carpeted with autumn leaves, while a companion similarly attired 
follows at the left distance; wooded country, pale blue and 
creamy sky. 


Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 12 inches: width, 16 
imches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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34 


35 


ANTONIO CASANOVA Y ESTORACH 
SPANISH, 1847-1896 

ON THE INDEX 
A Trappist monk in brown habit leaning back in his chair in his 
simply furnished cell reading a novel by Paul de Kock, looks 
amusedly at the spectator; a bed, a mop, pipes, a calendar and 
a crucifix complete the composition. 
Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 9 inches; width, 614 
inches. 


T. E. DOUVERGER 


CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


“WHEN THE CAT’S AWAY THE- MICE WILL PLAY” 
In the absence of the choir-master, three youths, two of them 
clad in red coats, are playing on a violoncello and a horn, while 
the other one directs in the sanctity of the church; a girl at 
the open door at the right looks on in surprise; fine interior. 


Panel, Signed at lower left. Height, 1814 inches; width, 144% 
inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


CHARLES WARREN EATON 
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 
INDIAN SUMMER 


Marshy foreground with tree groups at the left in hazy brown 
tonality; grey morning sky with silvery streaks, rich effect. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1890 at lower right. Height, 18 
mches; width, 30 inches. 


EUGENE LOUIS GABRIEL ISABEY 
FRENCH, 1804-1886 


36: COAST AT ETRETAT 


A violent sea is washing in on the rocky coast near the cliffs 
with the natural arch; warm grey cloudy sky, with luminous 
cream-colored and blue touches. 

Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 9 inches; width, 14 mches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) | 


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JAMES M. HART, N.A. 


AMERICAN, 1828-1901 


37 FARM AT STOCKBRIDGE 


38 


39 


Expanse of meadow in the foreground with a hay-wagon being 
loaded at the left, fine tree groups with glimpse of red house at 
the back, village with church-spire pecring amidst groves at the 
right; blue sky with light cloud effects. 


Canvas. Height, 9 inches; width, 16 inches. 


Certified by the daughter of the artist, Letitia B. Hart, on the 
back. 


FRENCH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


PORTRAIT OF THE MARCHESA MARIESI 
Half-length, head to the front, shoulders toward the right, in 
low-cut flowered corsage, holding a pearl necklace which descends 


from about the neck; neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 33 inches; width, 25 wches. 

A certificate of attribution from Dr. Gluck, Vienna State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


B. X. KRAMER 


CONTEMPORARY GERMAN 


PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL 

Bust, head and shoulders slightly to the left, of a pretty maiden 
with long auburn hair descending tosher shoulders and tied with 
a pink ribbon, attired in green flowered bodice with cream- 


colored lace collar; deep blue background. 


Panel. Signed and dated 1893 at upper left. Height, 13 inches; 
width, 9 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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GEORGES MICHEL 
FRENCH, 1763-1843 


LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES, CHARCOAL BURNERS 
A number of gypsies with their appropriate belongings, com- 
posed of a woman in the van carrying a basket on her arm, and 
a bundle on her head, a white horse, a man on its back, and a 
cart whereon a young couple are seen, while a cow and goats 
follow in the rear on a road at the bend of which a charcoal 
oven looms up over a flat distance; wooded slope at the left, 
effective sky with slaty grey clouds and touches of blue. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 22 inches; width, 32 
inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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43 


ARTHUR B. DAVIES 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


STUDY FROM THE NUDE 

A female figure, at full length in two poses, executed in pastel 
on a lightly tinted wash of water-color. 

Paper. Signed at lower right. Height, 16 inches; width, 11 
inches. 

(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


ARTHUR B. DAVIES 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


STUDY FROM THE NUDE 

A female figure at full length in four poses, executed in pastel 
on a light tan wash of water-color. 

Paper. Signed at lower right. Height, 15 inches; width, 111% 
inches. 

(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


ARTHUR B. DAVIES 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


STUDY FROM THE NUDE 
A female figure, three-quarter length, in three poses, with long 
auburn hair contributing to a graceful rhythmical movement; 


executed in pastel on a brown wash of water-color. 


Paper. Signed at lower left. Height, 15 inches; width, 11% 


inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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GEORGES MICHEL 


FRENCH, 1763-1843 


LANDSCAPE 

Low-pitched horizon, a brown slope surrounded by a fence at 
middle distance, a stream with a bridge at the right, grey hills 
beyond; slaty sky with a bright streak at the horizon and warm 
cloud effect at the top. 


Canvas. Height, 1514 inches; width, 20 inches. 


ALBERT NEUHUYS 
puTcH, 1844-1914 


THE LESSON 

The mother is seated and with an open book placed against her 
sewing container on the table, appears to be helping the daughter, 
standing at left, who is not yet in her teens, with her lessons; 
simple interior. 

Panel. Signed and dated 1874 at lower right. Height, 18 inches; 
width, 1314 inches. 


THEODORE PIERRE ETIENNE ROUSSEAU 


FRENCH, 1812-1867 


LANDSCAPE 

A pool of water at the right, sloping ground at the left, with a 
cottage and wooded distance in colorful silhouette against a 
fleeting sky of silvery clouds and deep blue values. 


Water-color. Signed with initials at lower left. Height, 314 
inches; width, 7 inches. 


(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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HENRY WARD RANGER, N.A. 
AMERICAN, 1858-1916 


CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE, PECONNUCK VALLEY 
Iixpanse of grassy valley extends from foreground to low hill 
in the distance, where houses and cattle are indicated; blue haze 
at the horizon, a fine bank of silvery cumulus clouds traversing 
the sky, with lesser cloud formations above and below. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 28 inches; length, 36 


inches. 
(From the Ranger sale, March 29, 1917) 


THEODORE PIERRE ETIENNE ROUSSEAU 


FRENCH, 1812-1867 


SUNSET GLOW 

A pond in the foreground where a man is watering his horse, 
a path is dimly seen beyond leading toward cottages in the dis- 
tance; tree groups in the foreground; rich opalescent sky, with 
silver and orange tinted clouds near the horizon and _ heavier 


masses at the top. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 12 inches; width, 914 
mches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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JOSE JULIO SOUZA-PINTO 


CONTEMPORARY PORTUGUESE 


MENDING THE BOAT (PARIS SALON, 1892) 

An old salt is seated at a work-bench adjusting a sailing boat for 
a flaxen-haired, bare-footed boy who stands at the right, wearing 
an expression of extreme contentment; humble interior charm- 


ingly painted. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1897 at lower right. Height, 37 
inches; width, 29 inches. 


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FREDERIGH: J VOLE 
GERMAN, 1817-1886 


CATTLE AT A POOL 

A herder is seated on the ground, his dog beside him, while cows, 
calves and several horses are-grouped about, some wading in the 
water; a slope onthe right on the brow of which are seen a 
loaded hay-wagon and reapers homeward bound; the field of 
grain is farther back; village with church-spire at the left 
distance; fine blue sky with silvery cloud effects. 


Canvas. Signed with initials at lower right. Height, 19 inches; 
width, 27 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


EMIL CARLSEN, N.A. 


CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


THE BOWL OF PUNCH 

An arrangement on a table of bottles of various liquors and 
wines, with a glass bowl of inviting red liquid from which a re-— 
freshing piece of ice emerges, half a lemon and glasses about; 
neutral background. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1894 at lower right. Height, 22 
inches; width, 27 inches. 


EDOUARD CHARLEMONT 
AUSTRIAN, 1848-1906 


THE MARINE PAINTER, WILLEM VAN DE VELDE 

The 17th century Dutch painter in rich costume of the period 
is seated at his easel, ostensibly painting from a fine old ship 
model placed in the left foreground, while a prim Dutch maid 
looks out from the kitchen at the left. 


Cradled panel. Signed and dated 1889 at lower right. Height, 
36 inches; width, 281% inches. 


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JEAN BAPTISTE CAMILLE COROT 
FRENCH, 1796-1875 


VIEW NEAR BOULOGNE 

Hilly countryside with a village of which the salient feature is a 
church-spire, nestling among richly-toned masses of foliage; grey 
hills at the distance, surmounted by a sky with silvery and blue 


touches. Fine example of the master. 


Cradled panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 10 inches; width, 
15 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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GUSTAVE COURBET 
FRENCH, 1819-1877 
THE CASCADE 
A pale emerald creek in the foreground fed by a waterfall de- 
scending from a slope in the centre, surrounded by high cliffs and 
red birches; boulders in the foreground; all in the fine moist 
greens and ochres characteristic of the palette of the master. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 251 inches; width, 211% 
inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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CHARLES FRANCOIS DAUBIGNY 
FRENCH, 1817-1878 


55 RIVER SCENE 
Broad stream with schooner in the foreground, wooded bank at 
the left of opposite shore, a road with cottages, figures, horse 
and cart on the right, cottages on, flat expanse in the distance, 
with grey hill at the horizon; blue and pink-toned sky with mov- 


‘ing cloud effects. 


Cradled panel. Signed and dated 1876 at lower left. Height, 
16 inches; width, 251% inches. 
Purchased from Messrs. Knoedler and Co. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN 


SUNRISE 

Grassy foreground, tree group on a hillock at the left, the 
crimson disc of the rising sun reflecting in the running stream at 
the right, wooded bank at opposite side; pearly grey early morn- 
ing effect. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 30 inches; width, 361, 
inches. 


EUGENE FROMENTIN 
FRENCH, 1820-1876 


AN ARAB ENCAMPMENT 

A band of Bedouins in the foreground resting, with a canopy for 
the chiefs at the left, an ass with quaint saddle and foal lying 
at its side in the foreground; white fortress-like building on brow 
of brown hill in the distance, in light relief from grey sky. 


Panel. Signed with initials at lower right. Height, 12 inches; 
width, 16 inches. 


GEORGE INNESS, N.A. 
AMERICAN, 1825-1894 


LANDSCAPE ; 

Hilly country, a fence in the foreground and a fine tree towering 
over the sky; sloping hills at the left, a blue haze in the distance, 
melting into warm cloud effects with touches of blue. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1855 at lower left centre. Height, 12 
wmches; width, 22 inches. 


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JULES DUPRE 
FRENCH, 1812-1889 


THE OLD OAK 

A gnarled tree spreads its branches across the composition from 
a swampy foreground, where a couple of cows are seen among 
the tall grasses; the middle ground and distance are composed 


of brown underbrush and saplings; grey sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 32 inches; width, 2514 
inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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ADOLPH SCHREYER 
GERMAN, 1828-1909 


RECONNOITRING 

A couple of Arabs mounted on fiery chargers, one of which is 
white, and the other brown, are making their way carefully in the 
foreground and are about to enter a pool; three of the band are 
following in the distance and appear startled by the white smoke 
of a shot at the right; warm cloudy sky with touches of blue. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 32 inches; width, 42 
inches. 

Purchased direct from the family of the artist. 

(Victor Koch Collection) 


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NARCISSE VIRGILE DIAZ DE LA PENA 

FRENCH, 1807-1876 
VENUS AND CUPIDS 
Charming presentment of the goddess of love seated on a dull 
rose drapery upon the turf under the overhanging branches of a 
pectator as she rests her left elbow on her 


tree, smiling at the 
knee, while two winged cupids whisper to her; blue sky with 
cloud effects. 

Canvas. Signed and dated 1868 at lower left. Height, 391%, 
inches; width, 32 inches. (Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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CONTEMPORARY SPANISH 


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A couple of Trappist monks in brown cowls have entered a court- 
yard and are offering rosaries and indulgences to a motley group 
of soldiers, who do not appear to be convinced of the necessity of 
saving their souls by such means; at the left a number are en- 
gaged at a game of cards, and a French poodle barks at the 
holy men. Drums, banners and other accoutrements about; a 
lady peers out of a window at the upper left; rich architec- 
tural effect, early 16th century uniforms and setting. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 24 inches; width, 3914 
inches. 


ADOLPH SCHREYER 
GERMAN, 1828-1909 

EPISODE OF THE CRIMEAN WAR 
A company of cavalry in blue and gilt uniform, urged on by their 
commander with uplifted sword, is mounting a slope at the right 
in the face of the heavy fire of the enemy; grey sky with silvery 
cloud effects from the smoke of battle. 
An early work in the first manner of this artist. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1859 at the lower right. Height, 
4214 inches; width, 651 inches. 

Purchased direct from the family of the artist. 

(Victor Koch Collection) 


HUBERT ROBERT 
FRENCH, 1733-1808 
LANDSCAPE WITH RUINS 


An old Romanesque landmark partly in ruins is the principal 


theme of the composition, a creek passes underneath; cliffs are 
at the left with complementary foliage; two men are fishing in 
the foreground; blue sky with slight cloud effects. 


Canvas. Height, 25 inches; width, 32 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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SIR MARTIN A. SHEE, P.R.A. 


ENGLISH, 1762-1850 


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Bust, head at three-quarters to the left, eyes directed toward the 
spectator, shoulders to the left, chestnut hair, sympathetical, 
youthful countenance, wide frilled collar, black jacket with gilt 
buttons; neutral background. 


Canvas. H eight, 24 inches; width, 20 inches. 


HENRY MOSLER 


AMERICAN, 1841-1921 


ON THE WAY TO MILK THE COWS 

A fresh-complexioned dairymaid is leaning against a gate with 
both arms outstretched, in fine relief from a wooded mass at 
the back, her stool and milk pail are at the right; refreshing 
vista of cottages in the undulated distance at the right ; blue sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 451% inches; width, 
63 inches. 


Henry Mosler was the first American artist honored by having a 
picture purchased by the French Government for the Luxem- 
bourg Gallery. 


SCHOOL OF SIR THOMAS LAWRENCE 
ENGLISH, 1769-1830 
PORTRAIT OF A LADY 
Half-length of a smiling brunette, shoulders to the left, head in- 


clined toward the spectator, in low corsage, holding a pale wine- 
colored drapery about her shoulders ; sky effect background. 


Canvas. Height, 30 inches; width, 2414 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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A. EBERT 


CONTEMPORARY AUSTRIAN 


A VENETIAN BEAUTY 

Bust, head and shoulders to the left, long wavy, copper-colored 
hair descending to the shoulders, variegated fichu as a headdress, 
pearl necklace, old-gold flowered bodice with grey brocaded 


sleeves; complementary background. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 23 inches; width, 17% 
imches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


A. EBERT 


CONTEMPORARY AUSTRIAN 


A NEAPOLITAN BEAUTY 

Bust, head and shoulders to the right, eyes directed toward the 
spectator, low-cut, pale wine-colored bodice with lace insertion, 
ornate comb in black hair, necklace and earrings; neutral back- 
ground. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 23 inches; width, 171% 
imches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


ENGLISH SCHOOL 


LATE 18TH CENTURY 


WEST INDIES PLANTATION SCENE 

A number of colored women, some nude to the waist, otheis with a 
loin-cloth and several fully attired, are grouped about a run- 
ning stream, engaged in washing themselves or their clothing; 
several white folk are passing along a path at the right; hilly 
landscape. 


Canvas. Height, 32 inches; width, 44 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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CARL L. BECKER 
GERMAN, 1820-1900 


THE MESSAGE 

A pretty blond woman in white satin gown is seated at the table 
and is hiding her expression with a peacock-feather fan from her 
escort, a middle-aged man opposite, as she receives a message 
from a masked young man; decanter of wine and glasses on the 
table, 16th century costumes, sumptuous furnishings. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1880 at lower right. Height, 38 
inches; width, 50 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


WILHELM CAMPHAUSEN 
GERMAN, 1818-1885 


THE HAWKING PARTY 

A Prince and his lady nobly mounted, a falcon perched on the 
uplifted wrist of the latter, are galloping along a country road, 
followed by the staff, a black hound running at their side; a 
town at the left and a mill at the right distance; blue and cloudy 
sky. 

Canvas. Signed and dated 1882 at the lower left. Height, 32 
imches; width, 41 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Kern, Berlin, accompanies 
this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


EMILE GAUTHIER 

CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 
BURNING WEEDS 
A peasant and his family are seen in the foreground gathering 
the dead leaves after the harvest and consigning them to a burn- 
ing heap which sends a volume of white smoke across the blue 
sky; a field of grain at the middle ground, with red-roofed cot- 
tages in the distance, relieved against a wooded ridge at the 


horizon. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1891 at lower left. Height, 24 


inches; width, 37 imches. 


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AUGUSTE HAGBORG 


CONTEMPORARY: SWEDISH 


THE YOUNG FARMER 

A blond barefooted boy carrying some harness and a w hip thrown 
across his shoulders is walking across a meadow, ostensibly to 
put a grazing horse to work; sloping ground at the right, stretch 
of sea at the left horizon; creamy grey sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, B94 inches; width, 
26 inches. 
(Charles H. Godfrey Collection) 


RUDOLPH EPP 
GERMAN, 1834-1910 


TEA AND GOSSIP 

An elderly woman and her daughter are seated facing their hos- 
tess, a buxom young mother at the tea table, while a child 
munches a piece of bread in a cradle at the right; Bavarian 
peasant dress and nice bits of still life. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1887 at lower right. Height, 33 


inches; width, 42 inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


CONRAD WIMMER 


CONTEMPORARY GERMAN 


WINTER SCENE 

A country road bordering a lake with a group of cottages at 
the left; a covered market cart is coming toward the specta- 
tor, while hunters and their dogs are interested in some deer seen 
at the right distance near the opposite bank; sunset sky of pale 
emerald, with cloud effects near the horizon. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 23 inches; width, 33 
anches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 
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WILHELM CAMPHAUSEN 
GERMAN, 1818-1885 


CHARLES THE FIRST AT THE BATTLE OF NASEBY 
The king with sword aloft, mounted on a magnificent grey 
charger, finds himself overwhelmed by the partisans. of Crom- 
well, on a small knoll overlooking the battlefield; blue sky with 


warm grey cloud effects. 

Canvas. Signed and dated 1851 at the lower right. Height, 
56 inches; width, TAY inches. 

Formerly in the Kunsthalle Museum, Hamburg. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


MANNER OF THAULOW 


CONTEMPORARY NORWEGIAN 


ON THE TRENTINO 

The river passes in the foreground, with a punt and two men at 
the right, group of stone and brick buildings on the opposite 
bank, distant hills at the left; sunset sky. 


Canvas. Height, 211% inches; width, 2814 inches. 


J. R. TILTON 


ENGLISH, 19TH CENTURY 


SUNSET IN VENICE 

The Grand Canal with the church of Maria della Salute, custom 
house, ete., at the left, the Campanile, Doge’s Palace and Saint 
Mark’s at the right ; many gondolas and sailing craft in the fore- 
ground; pale blue and orange sky. 


Canvas. Signed with a monogram at the right. Height, 21 
mches; width, 36 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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CATTIEL 


19TH CENTURY FRENCH 


MOLIERE RECITING TO HIS HOUSEKEEPER 

Holding the manuscript of “la Tartuffe” in his right hand and 
with a powerful gesture of his left hand, the great playwright 
stands near an open window as he faces the spectator and de- 
claims to the manifest entertainment of his housekeeper, who sits 
at the left; fine 17th century interior. 


Canvas. Height, 43 inches; width, 29 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


M. ROSEN 


EUROPEAN, 19TH CENTURY 


STILL LIFE 
Arrangement of flowers in a vase at the left, fruit in a basket at 
the right, and a glass of lemon water in the centre on a table; 


neutral background. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1842 at the lower right. Height, 30 
inches; width, 42 inches. 


BERNARD PEGOT 
FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY 
THE GAME COCK 
An urchin is sprawling on the sandy soil amusing himself by 
holding a piece of a mirror in which his pet cockerel sees his reflec- 
tion and straightway shows fight; landscape background. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1868 at upper left. Height, 34 
inches; width, 44 inches. 


CORNELIUS KRUSEMAN 
putrcH, 1797-1857 
ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST 
Seated on the side of a hill, holding a parchment as with up- 


lifted arm he looks heavenward, long black curly hair, in tan and 
red draperies; landscape background. 


Panel. Signed and dated 1826 at lower right. Height, 421% 
inches; width, 82 inches. (Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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OTTO BRANDT 


GERMAN, 18TH CENTURY 


(a) LANDSCAPE WITH FIGURES 

A number of peasants and an ass are seen in the foreground, a 
bare tree rises at the left near a sandy hillock; grey sky. 

Panel. Signed at lower left. H eight, 1214, mches; width, 161%, 
inches. 


UNKNOWN MASTER 


17TH CENTURY 


(b) CROSSING THE RED SEA 

A mass of figures and some soldiers wading in shallow water, 
directing horses drawing a chariot in which a potentate is seated ; 
figures on the brow of a hill at the back; blue and cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Height, 17 inches; width, 25 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


DAVID TENIERS THE YOUNGER 
FLEMISH, 1610-1690 


“TASTE,” FROM A SERIES “THE FIVE SENSES” 
Two cronies, one drinking with smiling countenance, the other 


smoking; neutral background. 


Cradled panel. Height, 914 wches; width, 714 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Bode, Berlin, accompanies 
this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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putTcH, 1615-1670 


BATTLE SCENE, THE AMALEKITES 

Illustrating the 7th chapter of Judges, wherein Gideon and his 
army defeat the Midianites and Amalekites. Cavalry encounter 
on level country, rising to the right; pale blue sky with warm 
cloud effect. 


Panel. Signed at lower right. Height, 1414 inches; width, 
1914, inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


ADRIAAN PIETERSZ VAN DER VENNE 
putcH, 1589-1662 


A COUPLE DANCING 

The young lady holds up a glass as she smilingly executes a 
fancy step, turning toward her partner; rich costumes; a figure 
is seen at the back; neutral background. 


Panel. Height, 1114 inches; width, 834 inches. — 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


G. DUBOIS 


DUTCH, ACTIVE 1680 


LANDSCAPE 

Expanse of level country, wooded at the right, a path extending 
from the lower right toward the centre, where a cottage is seen; 
sandy hillock in the foreground partly covered with stubble and 
animated by a couple of figures; grey and slaty sky. 


Panel. Height, 16 inches; width, 231% inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, declaring that the painting is fully signed at the lower 
left, accompanies this picture. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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BOUT AND BOUDEWYNS 
FLEMISH, 1644-1711 


THE FISHMARKET 

Animated scene at the shore, with fishing craft, fishermen draw- 
ing in their nets and a motley crowd of fishmongers displaying 
their offerings beside a steep cliff in the foreground ; effective sky 
of clouds, with touches of blue. 


Canoas. Height, 1514 inches; width, 2214 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


BASSANO (L. DA PONTE) 


VENETIAN, 1558-1623 


THE VINTAGE 
Peasants gathering the grapes, bringing them in a cart drawn 
by oxen, pressing them, as well as sampling the vintage, all pic- 


torially demonstrated ; interesting landscape and sky. 


Canvas. Height, 19 inches; width, 28 inches. 
A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


MANNER OF PIETER BREUGHEL 


FLEMISH, 17TH CENTURY 


THE PEASANTS’ DREAM 

During their noon hour’s rest the husbandmen have a vision that 
an old man of the mountains appears and sows the seed on their 
allotments; a group of several men and women are asleep at the 
left and at the right, sacks of grain, a basket and water jug as 
well as a dog are seen in the foreground, the apparition in hooded 
cowl is in the middle ground scattering corn; fine tree groups 


about, cottages in the distance, warm grey sky. 
Panel. Height, 18 inches; width, 2814 inches. 


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BASSANO (L. DA. PONTE) 


VENETIAN, 1558-1625 


THE ANNUNCIATION 

“While shepherds watched their flocks by night, all seated on 
the ground, 

An angel of the Lord came down, and glory shone around.” 

Group of sheep, goats, cows and an ass gathered together in the 

foreground by their shepherds, one of whom looks up as the 

angel appears in the sky. 


Canvas. Height, 22 inches; width, 16 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


P. VAN DER LEEUW 


DUTCH, ACTIVE 1670 


98 LANDSCAPE WITH CATTLE 


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A group of cattle, sheep, goats and a donkey with a shepherdess, 
grouped about a grassy sward in the foreground, with a path 
and a thatched shed at the right, a well at the left; hilly distance. 


Canvas. Height, 141% inches; width, 181% inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


A. ISSELSTEYN 
FLEMISH, ACTIVE 1672 
INTERIOR OF A TAVERN 
Smokers at the right, a group playing cards at the back, and a 


woman entering a door at the right side. In the manner of 
Teniers. 


Panel. Height, 20 inches; width, 25 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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GERMAN SCHOOL 


17TH CENTURY 


PEASANTS 

A man and woman in simple garb are standing at the roadside 
offering eggs, fowl and country produce for sale; blue and 
cloudy sky effect. Old copy in colors, after an engraving by 


Albrecht Diirer. 


Panel. Height, 18 inches; width, 914 wches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


RICHARD BRAKENBURG 


putcH, 1650-1702 


INTERIOR WITH FIGURES 

A buxom woman is seated at table eating porridge and is being 
caressed by a man seated at her side; a child is in a cradle at 
the right, a woman and a boy are in the background; humble 
interior. 

Panel. Height, 8 inches; width, 614 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, declaring that the picture is monogrammed at the lower 
left, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


ENGLISH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


PORTRAIT OF ZACHARY MACAULAY 
Half-length, standing, head and shoulders slightly to the left, his 
left arm resting on a ledge; in light brown wig, white lace necker- 
chief and cuffs, blue waistcoat and pale plum-colored coat; neu- 
tral background with a column at the left. 


Canvas. Oval. Height, 131% inches; width, 11 inches. 
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SCHOOL OF PHILIP WOUWERMAN 
puTCH, 1619-1668 


ASVISTT. TOUCHE STARE | 
A nobleman and two children, a negro page and the groom as 
well as two fine dapple-grey and white horses and a couple of 
greyhounds are seen in the foreground, nicely gr ouped in front 
of the coach, at the entrance to the stable. 

Panel. Height, 8 inches; width, 11 inches. 

(Victor Koch Collection) 


DUTCH SCHOOL 


18TH CENTURY 


PAIR OF FIGURE PIECES 

(a) An old woman with a stick talking to a man at a door. 

(b) Interior with a man seated talking to an old woman eating 
porridge. 


Panel. Size of each: height, 34 inches; width, 21% inches. (2) 


ZELOTI 


VENETIAN, 1532-1592 


PAIR OF BIBLICAL SCENES 
(a) Gathering manna. 


(b) Doves bringing messages to a saint. 


Panel. Size of each: height, 141% inches; width, 8 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) (2) 


ADAM PYNACKER 


puTcH, 1622-1673 


ITALIAN LANDSCAPE WITH CATTLE 

Milly country with cattle, goats and sheep and a dog in the 
foreground; a man appears at the right; pool at the left; warm 
sky with cloud effects. 

Canvas. Signed with monogram at lower right. Height, 18 
inches; width, 24 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg Mu- 


seum, accompanies this painting. (Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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P. LAFONTAINE 


FRENCH, 1758-1835 


CATHEDRAL INTERIOR 

High-vaulted nave and transepts with tiled floors, many ecclesias- 
tics and gentry about, as well as two beggars in the foreground. 
Figures attributed to De Marne. 

Cradled panel. H eight, 21 inches; width, 25 inches. 

(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


SPANISH SCHOOL 

EARLY 18TH CENTURY 
(a) THE ARCHANGEL MICHAEL 
Supported by a group of cherubim, holding a palmleaf and a 
white banner; cloud effects. 


Copper. Inscribed at lower left, “T. Miavet Vicrorta DE Dios.”’ 
Height, 9 inches; width, 634 inches. 


PIERRE CARRIERE-BELLEUSE 


CONTEMPORARY FRENCH 


(b) STABLE INTERIOR 

Study of a couple of white cows in a stall, one standing and the 
other in lying position. 

Academy board. Signed with initials in upper right. Height, 
6 inches; width, 81/4, inches. 


(2) 


CORNELIUS BEGA 
pDuTcH, 1620-1664 


THE OLD FORTUNE TELLER 

In front of a wayside inn an old woman in white bonnet and red 
jacket is seated on an inverted tub, a peasant sits opposite and 
makes a grimace at the spectator, while another crony standing 


is refreshing himself from a jug; blue and cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1652 (barely legible) on tub at lower 
left. Height, 14 inches; width, 11 inches. 


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JOOST VAN CRAESBEECK 
FLEMISH, 1606-1654 
TAVERN SCENE 
A man seated at the left appears to be suffering from copious 
libations, as the empty beaker on the floor bears witness, causing 


the maid at his back some solicitude, while the one at the right is 
having a puff at a clay pipe. 


Panel. Height, 1834 inches; width, 154% inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


EGBERT VAN HEEMSKERCK THE YOUNGER 
purcH, 1645-1704 


INTERIOR OF AN INN 


‘The maid holding up her apron is dancing to the amusement of 


a large gathering picturesquely grouped about, among whom a 
soldier in steel helmet and breastplate in the foreground is the 
principal guest; fine bits of still life about. 


Panel. Height, 12 inches; width, 141% inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


SCHOOL OF CANALETTO 
ITALIAN, 1687-1768 


VENETIAN SCENE 

View of a wide canal with gondolas and other craft plying on its 
surface, while stately palaces and churches line its banks; blue 
sky with slight cloud effect. 


Panel. Height, 10 inches; width, 16 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


BALTHASAR DENNER 
GERMAN, 1685-1747 
PORTRAIT OF A MAN 
Bust, head and shoulders to the front, of an elderly man with 


long, flowing beard, wearing a small skull cap and a dark red 
cloak; neutral background, Rembrandtesque effect. 


Canvas. Height, 24 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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WILLEM VAN DIEST 


DUTCH, ACTIVE. TO 1663 


SHORE SCENE |.,; 4 = 
Rising slope at the right, “cake Hench at the left are 
toward the distance, a gentleman on horseback coming at a 
gallop in the foreground, groups of gentlefolk about, awaiting 
the landing of three vessels near the shore, as well as a large 
brig in the distance. Sky with fleeting grey and silvery clouds. 


Panel. Height, 124% inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


Jabe DEeRON 


DUTCH, 18TH CENTURY 


CATTLE 

A pond in the foreground mirroring a white and orange-spotted 
cow lying on the grassy bank, in company with two cows and a 
bull standing at the left, a boy on a bridge at the right, accom- 
panied by a dog; at the left middle distance a shepherdess with 
her flock; rich blue sky with warm, rolling cloud effects. 


Panel. Signed and dated 1789 at lower left. Height, 15 inches; 
width, 21 inches. 


J. B. DE ROY 


DUTCH, 18TH CENTURY 


HOMEWARD BOUND 

Along a country road a shepherdess and a peasant carrying a 
rake are slowly wending their way, accompanied by their cattle, 
sheep and goats; a boy and a dog are on the grassy bank of a 
limpid pool at the left foreground, with charming reflections; a 
dog is leading the way at the right on rising ground, with a cot- 
tage farther back; luminous sky with warm cloud effects. 


Panel. Signed at lower left. Height, 15 inches; width, 21 
meches. 


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PIETRO LONGHI 
VENETIAN, 1702-1785 


112) A BALL AT THE COURT OF MARIE DE’MEDICI 


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A gathering of princes, noblemen and ladies, some in fancy cos- 
tume and several wearing masks, are forming in line for a march; 
musicians are playing at the left and a table is being laid for a 
collation; a dog is at the right; spacious interior, decorated with 
paintings and curtains. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 17438 “at lower right. Height, 23 
imches; width, 351 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


KLAES MOLENAER 
putTcH, 1630-1676 


WINTER SCENE 

A frozen river animated by skaters, tradesmen with their horses 
and sleds, gentry and people all mingling pursuits with pastime 
on a fine day; a snow-covered road leads to cottages and a 
tower at, the left; cloudy sky with touches of blue. 


Panel. Height, 1516 inches; width, 22 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


CORNELIUS SAFTLEVEN 
puTCH, 1606-1681 


INTERIOR WITH FIGURE 

A maid in a red jacket is busy with various kitchen utensils of 
brass and copper; a basket and other still life objects, and vari- 
ous hens and a cock as well as a pig are seen about, all well 


rendered. 


Panel. Height, 18 inches; width, 2444 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Gluck, Vienna State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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HENDRIK MARTINSZ SORGH 
DUTCH, 1611-1670 


THE ALCHEMIST 

In a high-vaulted interior a man is poring over old manuscripts 
surrounded by vessels, bottles and instruments; figure seated at 
a small forge in the background. 


Copper. Signed at lower left. Height, 11 inches; width, 101% 
inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


LUCA SIGNORELLI 
ITALIAN, 1441-1523 


PORTRAIT OF A GIRL 

Half-length, head and shoulders to the left, eyes directed toward 
the spectator, holding a pink rose, her black hair combed to the 
side and fashioned into a knot at the back; attired in red bro- 
caded bodice with blue sleeves, and wearing a jewelled ornament 
over the forehead; the head silhouettes against a blue banner, 
and a landscape with a river forms the background. 


Cradled panel. H eight, 22 inches; width, 1314 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


JAN STEEN 
DUTCH, 1626-1679 


MERRY COMPANY 

An officer in deep red jacket, tan-colored breeches and top-boots 
is making an effort to read from a document in spite of the 
music and general hilarity of the motley company present, drink- 
ing and dancing; a dog and a monkey are of the party. Fine 
rendering of still-life objects. 


Canvas, several inches cut off at the right. Height, 28 inches; 
width, 3114 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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ANTONIE JANX VAN CROOS: 
puTCH, 1606-1662 
LANDSCAPE | 
Sloping sandy expanse with a mill dominating the foreground 


and spreading its arms over the sky, a stream at the left; cot- 
tages about, warm cloudy sky with touches of blue. 


Panel. Height, 1444 inches; width, 19 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


REMBRANDT SCHOOL 


DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY 


PORTRAIT OF A PHILOSOPHER 
Bust, head bent forward to the front, shoulders to the right, of 
a bearded elderly man in fur-lined coat; neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 221% inches; width, 17 inches. 

This is the subject engraved by J. J. Van Vliet after Rembrandt’s 
work in the “Klassiker der Kunst.” ‘The same head reversed 
attributed to Rembrandt is owned in Paris. 

(Victor Koch Collection) 


JAN VAN DER VUCHT 
putcH, 1603-1637 


120. INTERIOR OF A CATHEDRAL 


High-vaulted nave in fine perspective, aisles with groups of figures 
in the foreground, where a couple of dogs are seen at the left. 


Panel. Signed at base of pillar at lower right. Height, 138 
inches; width, 151% inches. . 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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ANTHONY VAN DYCK 
FLEMISH, 1599-1641 


HEAD OF A SAINT 
Bust, head and shoulders to the left, eyes directed upward, wavy 
brown hair and beard, features finely modelled, attired in plain 


brown cloak; neutral background. 


Cradled panel. Height, 20 inches; width, 25 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


EGBERT VAN HEEMSKERCK 
putcH, 1610-1680 


PAIR OF FIGURE SUBJECTS 

(a) A couple of peasants making merry; one in the foreground 
holding a glass, the other behind him playing on a violin. 

(b) A man singing and his companion seated at a table with 
pipe and glass of wine. 

Panel. Size of each: height, 10 inches; width, 71% inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) (2) 


HEENDRICK VAN STEENWYCK 
FLEMISH, 1550-1603 


INTERIOR OF A CHURCH 

High-vaulted structure with long sweeping nave, and transept, 
many worshippers about, beggars in the foreground. 

Panel. Signature on a pillar at the right indistinct. Height, 
1814, inches; width, 25 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. (Gregory Nycander Collection) 


HENDRICK POT 
putcH, 1584-1657 


PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN 
Bust, head and shoulders to the left, attired in broad collar, 
black cloak; long wavy grey hair, neutral background. 


Cradled panel. Height, 7 inches; width, 51% inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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QUIRYN BREKELENKAM 
puTCH, 1620-1668 


125 SAYING GRACE 
[he mother and son in homely garb are at table with hands in 
attitude of prayer, asking a blessing before they have their 
simple meal, spread on the table; fine bits of still life about, fine 
grey qualities characteristic of this master. 


Panel. Signed with initials at lower left. Height, 13 inches; 
width, 14 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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JOACHIM DE PATINIR 
FLEMISH, 1485-1524 


LANDSCAPE, WITH BIBLICAL SCENE 

A hermit saint asleep in a humble hut at the foot of a towering 
cliff, is being approached by an angel carrying a staff, which with 
a fine oak tree forms the main point of interest in the composi- 
tion; with varied and interesting views of a stream, bridge, cha- 
teaux, cottages, crags and mountains, all charmingly detailed 


and in fine perspective ; blue sky with silvery cloud effects. 


Cradled panel. Height, 914, inches; width, 15 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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KAREL DU JARDIN 
putrcH, 1625-1678 


RESTING BY THE WAYSIDE 

Several dairymaids and a boy surrounded by their cows, sheep 
and goats, are picturesquely grouped on the bank of a river in 
the foreground; a shepherd and his flock are ascending a hill on 
the opposite bank, where a tower rises from a wooded spot; slop- 
ing ground at the left; heavy grey cloud effect in emerald and 


cream-colored sky. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 37 inches; width, 47 


inches. 


(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 
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LUDOLF BAKHUYSEN 
putcH, 1681-1708 


128 A STORM AT SEA 
A three-masted sailing vessel is rocking in a heavy sea, two ships 
are seen at the left distance, land at the right with a village; fine 
sky with rolling cloud effects and touches of blue. 


Canvas. Signed with initials on a floating cask at the left. 
Height, 31 inches; width, 40 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Mayer, Pinakotek, Munich, 
accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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ISAAC VAN OSTADE 
putTcH, 1621-1649 


STABLE INTERIOR 

Quaint high-pitched barn, the light streaming in from a door at 
the left centre illuminating an old woman sitting on the floor, a 
cow in its stall, a group of men and a boy as well as a calf and 
fowl and dairy implements; another calf, a churn and fowl are 
seen in the shadow at the left foreground; a pump at the right 
and other articles are strewn about, contributing to a fine golden 
brown tonality. 


Cradled panel. Height, 20 inches; width, 26 inches. 

The following certificate of authenticity from Dr. Hofstede de 
Groot accompanies the picture: 

“This painting is a genuine and characteristic work of Isaae van 
Ostade and will be included in my catalogue raisonné of his 
works, etc.” 

(Consul Weber Collection, Hamburg: Victor Koch Collection) 


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MICHIEL SIMONS 


DUTCH, ACTIVE 1671 


180 PORTRAIT OF A YOUNG GIRL AS DIANA 


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Three-quarter length, standing head to the front, shoulders to 
the left, of a pretty maiden with brown curls, in a cherry-colored 
silk dress with blue draperies, a sheaf of arrows hanging from 
her back, holding the bow in her left hand and a quail in her 
right; landscape background. 


Panel, split. Height, 46 inches; width, 3114 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JOOST DE MOMPERS 
FLEMISH, 1564-1635 


LANDSCAPE 

Hilly expanse with two mills spreading their arms in the middle 
distance, a water mill in the foreground, a shepherd and his flock 
coming down the highway toward the spectator ; other houses and 
figures about; a towering tree at the left completes the composi- 
tion; grey slaty sky effect at the right, warm golden burst of 
light at the left. 


Panel. Height, 1414 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


SIMON DE FLIEGER 
pbuTCcH, 1600-1653 


ROCKY COAST SCENE 

A heavy sea dashes against the cliffs at the right, carrying a 
three-masted vessel out of its course at the left; figures on the 
rocks, spar in the sea; another vessel in the distance Goyal iineurolls 
ing sky of grey and silver clouds as well as birds about the cliffs 


make a very attractive composition. 


Panel. Height, 19 inches; width, 28 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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JACOB GERRITZ CUYP 
putcH, 1575-1651 


PORTRAIT OF A GENTLEMAN 

Bust, head and shoulders to the right, eyes directed toward the 
spectator, in broad, white, fluted, cart-wheel ruff, black seull cap 
and robe; neutral, complementary background. 

Cradled panel. Height, 2314 inches; width, 1814 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


GERARD DOU 
putrcH, 1618-1675 


PORTRAIT OF REMBRANDT’S FATHER 

Bust, head to the front, shoulders to the left, in steel gorget and 
red cloak, black velvet cap decorated with jewels and a long red 
plume; warm brown background. 

Gerard Dou was one of Rembrandt’s first pupils. 


Cradled panel. Height, 2414 inches; width, 18 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


JOAQUIN EXIMENO 
SPANISH, 1674-1754 


FLOWER PIECE 
A variety of roses, dahlias, etc., in nice design in a vase against 
a dark neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 39 inches; width, 24 inches. 
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DIRK HALS 
puTCcH, 1600-1656 


136 THE MINUET, COURT SCENE 
In a high-vaulted hall, the walls decorated with paintings, a 
gathering of cavaliers and their ladies are seen, some about to 
dance, others grouped about, all in costly costumes and wide 
lace collars of the period, while four musicians are on a stage at 


the right background; view of a park through an open door at 
the back. 


Cradled panel. Height, 29 inches; width, 40 inches. 
(Mrs. Dorothea Wolff Collection) 


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ITALIAN SCHOOL 


17TH CENTURY 


LANDSCAPE WITH ADORATION OF THE MAGI 

Broad vista of hilly country with palms at the left and thicket 
at the right, with a manger in the foreground where Mary is 
seated with the infant Christ receiving the homage of the three 
kings; a temple is seen at the left distance; blue sky with cloud 
effects. | 


Canvas. Height, 36 inches; width, 271%, inches. 


SAMUEL VAN HOOGSTRATEN 


DUTCH, 1627-1678 


PORTRAIT OF A MAN 3 

Bust, head turned slightly to the right, shoulders to the front, 
dark brown velvet cap ornamented with feather and jewel, long 
brown, wavy hair, glimpse of white shirt at the throat; warm 


grey background. 


Canvas. Height, 22 inches; width, 1914, inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


F. FRANK (FRANKEN) 
FLEMISH, 1581-1642 


ON THE WAY TO GOLGOTHA 

Christ having fallen under the burden of the cross is being urged 
on by a centurion in coat of mail, among a company of soldiers 
and people; interesting landscape with fortresses and a castle. 
Copper. Signed at lower right. Height, 1514 inches; width, 
1934 inches. 


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AFTER HOBBEMA 


DUTCH, 18TH CENTURY 


140 LANDSCAPE 


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Diversified countryside, a road and a mill-pond running side by 
side from right foreground to the left toward a water mullsva 
bridge at middle distance leading to a cottage farther back; fine 


wooded groups at the left and right and in the distance: group of 


figures in the foreground and swan in the pond; sky of grey and 
silvery clouds with touches of blue. 


Canvas. Signed on the log at left foreground. Height, 271% 
mches; width, B34 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


REGNIER FRANZ HALS 
putcH, 1627-1689 


INTERIOR WITH FIGURES 

Two men and two boys are interesting themselves in the prepara- 
tion of fish pies; a barrel is used as a table on which a basin of 
water is placed, with a herring dangling from it, while one of the 


men holds a pie; humble interior. 


Canvas. Height, 54 inches; width, 44 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


FLORENTINE SCHOOL 


LATE 15TH CENTURY 


TRIPTYCH ALTARPIECE 

The Madonna and Child are seen in the central panel, God the 
Father above, St. George is depicted on the right wing and St. 
Lambert on the left. When closed two angels are depicted on 
the wings. (Restored) 

Panel. Period frame, damaged. Height, 4914, inches; width, 38 


inches open. 
(Victor Koch Collection) 


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HARMEN FRANZ HALS 
putcH, 1611-1669 


143. A HARMONIOUS COUPLE 


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Half-length of an old crony in red fur-lined cap who is fondling 
his old helpmate; the latter is attired in a red jacket and black 
cap; neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 321% inches; width, 24 inches. 
(Victor Koch Collection ) 


NICOLAS VROOMAN 
putcH, 1660-1719 


BIRD AND INSECT LIFE 

A dell with plants, flowers, butterflies, a cockatoo, a finch and 
many living creatures, flying and crawling about; open vista at 
the middle ground with a road and tree groups; glimpse of blue 
sky with warm cloud effect. 


Canvas. Signed at lower left. Height, 18 inches; width, 23 
inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


BONAVENTURA PEETERS 
FLEMISH, 1614-1652 


A STORM AT SEA 

Rough weather with various ships at the mercy of the waves, in 
the foreground, icebergs seen at the left; sky of rolling grey 
clouds with touches of blue. 


Panel. Height, 21 inches; width, 38 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, declaring that the painting is signed on a floating spar 
(almost illegibly) accompanies this picture. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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ATTRIBUTED TO DAVID TENIERS 
FLEMISH, 1610-1690 


INTERIOR OF A TAVERN 

A number of men are enjoying themselves about the smoking table 
in the left foreground, while another group are engaged in a 
game of cards in the background at the right; a dog in the fore- 
ground as well as fine bits of still life contribute to the ensemble. 


Canvas. Signed at lower right. Height, 18 inches; width, 22 
wnches. 

Seal of the Galerie Sedelmayer, Paris, on the back. 

(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


DOMINICUS VAN DER SMISSEN 
DuTcH, 1704-1760 


PORTRAIT OF THE COMPOSER, JOHANN SEBASTIAN 
BACH, 1685-1750 

Half-length, head to the front, shoulders to the right, in long 

flowing wig, red velvet coat, gold-embroidered waistcoat and white 

ruffled neckerchief ; brown background. 


Canvas. Height, 2914 inches; width, 25 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


ADRIAAN PIETERSZ VAN DER VENNE 
puTcH, 1589-1662 


THE LITTLE GOD OF PLENTY 
A cupid perched on a pedestal is showering coins on a multitude 
of all classes gathered in an open square; cloudy effect. 


Canvas, grisaille. Signed at lower right. Height, 26 inches; 
width, 82 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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JAN JACOBSZ VAN DER STOFFE 
putTcH, 1615-1670 


149 BATTLE SCENE 


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Two armies of cavalry and archers have met with emblems aloft 
and banners waving in an indescribable mélée of man, horse and 
spear; a narrow defile between cliffs at the right; grey sky with 
cloud effects. 


Panel. Height, 2114 inches; width, 36 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, declaring that this painting is signed, accompanies the 
picture. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


ADRIAAN PIETERSZ VAN DER VENNE 
putcH, 1589-1662 


“SUFFER LITTLE CHILDREN TO COME UNTO ME” 
The Saviour is seated with his arm encircling a little one, its 
mother bowing at the right; elders stand behind Christ and many 
parents are grouped with their children in the foreground ; high- 
vaulted interior with columns and curtains. 


Panel, grisaille. Signed at lower right. Height, 26 inches; width, 
39 anches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nvycander Collection) 


JAN VAN DER VUCHT 
putTcH, 1603-1637 


INTERIOR OF A CHURCH IN ROME 

Vast complex of columns with transepts and aisles, a canopied 
altar at the centre and frescoed surfaces; several figures in 17th 
ventury costumes about. 


Canvas. Height, 36 inches; width, 47 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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JAN VAN HUCHTENBURGH 
DUTCH, 1646-17338 


PORTRAIT OF PRINCE EUGENE OF SAVOY 

Half-length, standing, head to the front, shoulders to the right, 
the staff of a Field-Marshal in his left hand, his right arm 
akimbo, in powdered wig, coat of armor and red drapery; dark 
neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 38 inches; width, 28 inches. 
Prince Eugene was the famous Austrian General, 1663-1736. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


UNKNOWN ARTIST 


pDuTCH, 18TH CENTURY 


VIEW IN GELDERLAND 

A stream with a bridge in the right foreground, a road at the left 
passing a cottage with tree-groups, cultivated hill at opposite 
bank with a church and houses on the brow; grey and cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Height, 29 inches; width, 43 inches. 

Inscribed on the back in old Dutch, formerly the property of 
District Judge H. W. F. Panhuis of Groningen ; painted by Rem- 
brandt anno 1637 and signed with his monogram, etc. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JURIAN JACOBZ (JACOBSEN ) 
puTCH, 1610-1685 


REST DURING THE HUNT 

A number of hunters, beaters and a variety of dogs are in the 
foreground, while the masters and their horses are seen farther 
back; an old aqueduct is at the right and hills in the distance ; 
warm sunset sky. 


Panel. Height, 28 inches; width, 26 inches. 
A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 


seum, accompanies this painting. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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JACOB DE WET THE YOUNGER 
puTcH, ? -1697 


155 ABIGAIL BEFORE KING DAVID 
The king is enthroned at the upper right attended by courtiers 
and servants, while Abigail and a man half-clad kneel in suppli- 
ance at the left; rich presents in the foreground, soldiers and 
people about; distant hills, blue sky with pink cloud effects. 


Panel. Height, 20 inches; width, 291 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, declaring that the painting is signed, accompanies this 
picture. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JAN BAPTIST WEENIX 
putcH, 1621-1664 


156 HORSEMEN AND RUINS 
A couple of cavaliers, their servant and dogs have halted near 
some ancient gates and are interested in a group of gypsies who 


are resting at the wayside. 


Canvas. Height, 40 inches; width, 41 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JAN MARTENSZ DE JONGHE 
DUTCH, 1609-1647 


157 A SKIRMISH 
Two companies of cavalry mounted on fine steeds are having a 
hand-to-hand fight in the foreground, with foot-soldiers at the 
right and left; flat, slightly wooded landscape; sky grey with 
_ the smoke of battle at the right, warm-tinted clouds with touches 
of blue at the left. 


Panel. Height, 19 inches; width, 28 inches. 
A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 
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ADAM WILLAERTS 
FLEMISH, 1577-1664 


153A SEA PORT 
Several men-of-war have arrived in the harbor, the commanding 
officer has just landed and is being greeted by the burgomaster, 
town at the left bustling with activity, fisherfolk offering their 
wares, merry-making in a tent, etc.; pale blue sky with cloud 
effects. 


Canvas. Signed and dated 1660 at lower left. Height, 23 inches; 
width, 45 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JACQUES COURTOIS (IL BOURGUIGNON ) 
FRENCH, 1621-1676 


159 THE SURPRISE ATTACK 
An encampment of soldiers, some cavalry partly in armor, has 
been taken unawares; pink, cream-colored and blue-striped tents 
are on the right, cannon lined up at the left distance; towers 
crowning a hill and a mountain near the horizon complete the 
landscape; sky with warm grey cloud effects. 


Canvas. Height, 32 inches; width, 40 inches. 
A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin saa Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 
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JAN VAN HUCHTENBURGH 
puTcH, 1646-1733 


A BATTLE SCENE 

The contending detachments, mostly cavalry, have met near the 
fringe of a wood, on rising ground; a habitation is seen at the 
left, blue hill at the horizon; effective sky with rolling pink and 
grey clouds with touches of blue. 

Canoas. Height, 221% inches; width, 321% inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, accompanies this painting. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JACOB DE WET 

DUTCH, 1636-1671 
THE FIRE TEST AND NEBUCHADNEZZAR 
Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego pass through a fiery furnace 
unharmed before the king and a multitude of all classes, while 
an angel stands behind the condemned men; temples and a lofty 
statue in the middle-ground; blue and cloudy sky. Illustrating 
the 26th verse of the 3rd chapter of the Book of Daniel. 
Panel. Height, 29 inches; width, 41 imches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


MATHIEU LE NAIN 


FRENCH, 1607-1677 


THE FIVE SENSES: SIGHT 


Half-length, standing figure of a youth facing the spectator, 


reading from a book to which he points with his left index finger ; 
long wavy chestnut hair, attired in brown jacket with light tan 
sleeves; dark neutral background. 

Canvas. Height, 2814 inches; width, 28 inches. 


(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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MATHIEU LE NAIN 
FRENCH, 1607-1677 
THE FIVE SENSES: ODOR 
Half-length, standing figure of a youth, head toward the spec- 
tator, shoulders slightly to the right, in red cap and blue jacket 
with red slashed sleeves ; smiling as he fills a pipe with tobacco. 
Canvas. Height, 2814 inches; width, 23 inches. 


(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


MATHIEU LE NAIN 


FRENCH, 1607-1677 


THE FIVE SENSES: HEARING 


_Half-length, standing figure of a youth, head and shoulders 


slightly toward the left, eyes directed to the spectator, as he 
plays on a flute; attired in blue cap and grey jacket with white 
sleeves ; light brown background. 


Canvas. Height, 2814 inches; width, 23 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


MATHIEU LE NAIN 
FRENCH, 1607-1677 
THE FIVE SENSES: TASTE 
Half-length, standing figure of a youth, head and shoulders to 


the front, eyes directed to the right, in vermilion jacket, drink- 
ing from a flagon; dark background. 


Canvas. Height, 281% inches; width, 23 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


MATHIEU LE NAIN 
FRENCH, 1607-1677 
THE FIVE SENSES: TOUCH 
Half-length standing figure of a youth, facing the spectator, 
wavy blond hair, blue cap, red jacket with blue sleeves, glimpse 
of white shirt open at the throat, where he points to a slight 
scratch; brown background. 


Canvas. Height, 2814 inches; width, 23 inches. 
(Jesse A. Wasserman Collection) 


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UNKNOWN MASTER 


17TH CENTURY 


167 BIBLICAL SCENE 


A group of retainers offering presents are halted by a servant 
from approaching his master, who is seen prostrate on a bed in 
a tent at the right; masts of ships in the background, cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Height, 21 inches; width, 30 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


JAN ASSELYN 
putTcH, 1610-1652 


168 THE AMBUSCADE 


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An encounter between a mounted party and highwaymen on a 
road close to a cliff, distant vista at the right; blue sky with 
rolling masses of grey clouds; towering trees in the foreground. 


Canvas. Height, 27 inches; width, 36 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


OSIAS BEERT 


DUTCH, ACTIVE 1630 


STILL LIFE 
An arrangement of grapes, strawberries, game, fish and a jug 
against a dark background. 


Cradled panel. Height, 1914 inches; width, 32 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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BASSANO DA PONTE 


VENETIAN, ABOUT 1650 


ADORATION OF THE MAGI 
The Holy Family are seated at the right in front of the manger, 
where the ass and oxen appear; the three kings are on the left 


paying homage and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh; horse- 


men and servants about, grey sky with silvery streaks. 


Canvas. Height, 39 inches; width, 54 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Gluck, Vienna State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


UNKNOWN MASTER 


18TH CENTURY 


(a) ON THE WAY TO GOLGOTHA 

Christ bearing the cross is about to fall under the weight, as 
Mary bathes his forehead; a soldier urges him on; St. John, 
Mary Magdalen and another saint at the right; Golgotha with 
the crosses at the left, a castellated fort on a hill at the right 
distance; cloudy sky. 


Canvas mounted on cardboard. Height, 311% inches; width, 43 
mnches. 


JACQUES COURTOIS (IL BOURGUIGNON ) 
FRENCH, 1621-1676 


(b) BATTLE SCENE | 
Close cavalry encounter in the foreground, pursuing battalions 
at the right, ruins in the distance; blue and cloudy sky. 


Canvas. Signed with initials at lower left. Height, 18 inches; 
width, 16 inches. 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 
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UNKNOWN MASTER 
17TH CENTURY 
(a) HALT AT AN INN 
A number of cavaliers are taking refreshment at a tavern; sky 


effect at the right. 


Canvas. Unframed. Height, 28 inches; width, 42 inches. 


AFTER JOSEPH C. VERNET 


FRENCH, 18TH CENTURY 


(b) MEDITERRANEAN SCENE 

Rocky bank at the right where fishermen are hauling in a net, 
a ship unloading goods at a landing place leading to an old 
Romanesque tower at the left; sails in the distance; blue sky 
with burst of bright light effect near the horizon. 


Canvas. Height, 26 inches; width, 33 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


SCHOOL OF THE CARRACCI 


ITALIAN, EARLY 17TH CENTURY 


THE DEATH OF CLEOPATRA 

The Egyptian Queen, nude to the waist, is seated, head thrown 
back and lifeless; the asp curling about her upper left arm re- 
sents the intrusion of a maid at the left, who clasps her hands 
in despair ; neutral background. 


Canvas. Height, 39 inches; width, 32 inches. 


ITALIAN SCHOOL 


17TH CENTURY 


PAIR OF ROMAN PORTRAITS 

Ocravianus ImpERATOR Romanorvm, half-length, head toward 
the right, shoulders to the front. 

Friavianus Imvperaror Romanorvm, half-length, facing the spec- 


tator. 


Canvas. Size of each: height, 54 inches; width, 43 imches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


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ITALIAN SCHOOL 


17TH CENTURY 


SAINT MARY MAGDALEN 

Three-quarter length, facing the spectator, a halo about her 
head, her right arm about a large cross, her left hand extended, 
a palm leaf on a pedestal; column at the back; sky effect at the 
right. 


Canvas. Height, 46 inches; width, 3614 inches. 
(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


GERARD DE LAIRESSE 
putTcH, 1641-1711 


A MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE 

A group of nymphs are at the left beguiling their time with 
music and poetry, when Perseus armed with a long spear and 
the shield of Medusa appears to them on a cloud, while the 
winged horse Pegasus is descending from above; a fountain, tree 
and a cliff compose the left background, while the sea and an 
effective sky are at the right. 


Canvas. Height, 58 inches; width, 42 inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Dr. Binder, Berlin State Mu- 
seum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


DUTCH SCHOOL 


17TH CENTURY 


(a) THE QUARREL 

A burly fellow is about to strike a man whom he holds by the 
throat, the under man grips a knife, a third looks on; a jug and 
deck of playing cards complete the composition. 

Panel, split. Height, 371% inches; width, 30 inches. 

A certificate of attribution from Professor Pauli, Hamburg Mu- 


seum, accompanies this painting. 


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19TH CENTURY 


(b) SUNSET 
Various craft on a broad river, village at the left bank; deep 
sky with sunset effect at the horizon on the left. 


Canvas. Height, 181% inches; width, 2614 inches. 
Inscription on stretcher: “Carl Edward von Reutter, Pinxit.” 


(Gregory Nycander Collection) (2) 


BONAVENTURA PEETERS 
FLEMIsSH, 1614-1652 


ASSAULT ON A HIGHWAY 

A number of bandits have held up a cart and slain the driver, 
while the inmates beg for mercy; a mounted cavalier is fleeing 
across a shallow stream at the left; wooded cliff at the left fore- 
ground, houses at the foot of a hill at the right, blue hill at the 
horizon, clouded sky effect. 


Canvas. Signed at the lower left. Height, 24 inches; width, 51 
inches. 

A certificate of authenticity from Professor Pauli, Hamburg 
Museum, accompanies this painting. 

(Gregory Nycander Collection) 


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